What City of DuBois, Pennsylvania does

The City of DuBois, Pennsylvania is a consolidated third-class municipality (Council-Manager form) serving residents of Western Pennsylvania's Clearfield County, formed on January 5, 2026 through the merger of the former City of DuBois and Sandy Township. The city provides the full suite of municipal services to its residents: 24/7 police protection (the busiest agency in the Tri-County Area with over 11,000 calls/year), volunteer fire suppression through five hose companies with 125+ years of continuous service, code enforcement, public works, and parks and recreation. It is also a regional hub anchored by Penn Highlands Healthcare, Penn State DuBois, and DuBois Regional Airport, with multimodal highway access via I-80, US 219, and Route 322.

The city's underlying infrastructure includes a dual-source water system (Anderson Creek Reservoir storing up to 615 million gallons across 210 acres, plus four groundwater wells added in November 2015 supplying up to 1.5 million gallons/day), a 4.4 MGD wastewater treatment facility, 55+ miles of water distribution lines, 525+ fire hydrants, and 253,000 linear feet of sewer collection mains serving multiple municipalities. Recreation assets include DuBois Memorial Park (pool, pavilions, Edward V. Cherry Amphitheater, skate park, tennis courts), Spider Lake Recreation Park, and three premier ball fields (Showers, Heindl, Stern) rated best in the tri-state area. Service delivery is omnichannel: City Hall walk-in, Treasury drive-thru, online payment portals (Edmunds Associates WIPP for utilities, GovPayNow for taxes), DuBois TV Channel 19, Facebook, and YouTube council broadcasts.

The city operates on a tax-and-fee revenue model funded by property tax collection (City, County, School, and Per Capita), monthly water/sewer/garbage utility billing (garbage collection contracted to Waste Management Inc.), parking fees and permits, recreation fees (pool memberships, pavilion/amphitheater rentals, ball field advertising), memorial bench sales ($3,500 each), and federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The city distributes services directly to residents with no intermediaries other than the contracted waste hauler and billing software vendors. Customer segments are exclusively geographic — all residents of the consolidated municipality — making this a single-segment, geographically defined enterprise.

Name

City of DuBois, Pennsylvania

Legal name

City of DuBois, Pennsylvania

Website

https://duboispa.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The City of DuBois, Pennsylvania is a consolidated third-class municipality formed January 5, 2026 from the merger of former City of DuBois and Sandy Township, providing public safety, utilities, public works, and recreation services to residents of Western Pennsylvania's Clearfield County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG), Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), Water Resources Administration (Watersheds, Rivers, Groundwater) (BPAIAMAE)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Water and sewer utilities
• Parks and recreation
• Waste management services

Headquarters

HQ city

DuBois

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Water/Sewer/Garbage Billing: The city bills residents for water, sewer, and garbage services. Garbage collection is contracted to Waste Management Inc. but billed by the city. Payments can be made online, by mail, or in person at Treasury.
2. Property Tax Collection: City real estate taxes collected through Treasury department. County and City taxes collected in spring; School real estate and Per Capita taxes collected in fall.
3. Parking Fees and Permits: Revenue from metered parking lots, parking tickets and violations, and monthly/annual parking permits at Elks Lot.
4. Recreation Fees: Pool memberships, daily admissions, pavilion rentals, amphitheater rentals, and field advertising generate recreation revenue.
5. Memorial Bench Sales: Sale of memorial benches at $3,500 each for placement in city parks.
6. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Federal funds administered through DCED for housing rehabilitation, public services, community facilities, infrastructure improvement, and development planning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The City of DuBois is a consolidated municipal government providing essential public services including public safety (police and five-station volunteer fire department), water and wastewater utilities sourced from Anderson Creek Reservoir and groundwater wells, garbage collection billing (collection contracted to Waste Management Inc.), property tax collection, code enforcement and permitting, road maintenance across 43.36 miles of city streets, and comprehensive parks and recreation facilities including premier baseball/softball fields, a heated swimming pool, pavilions, and the Edward V. Cherry Amphitheater.

Product overview

The City of DuBois is a consolidated municipality (City of DuBois and former Sandy Township) providing comprehensive municipal services. The city's service portfolio includes public safety (Police, Fire with five volunteer companies), public works (streets, water/sewer, wastewater treatment), finance and treasury, code enforcement, and recreation facilities. Key recreation assets include Showers Field (premier baseball complex), Heindl Field (accessible softball field for challenged individuals), and Stern Family Field, along with DuBois Memorial City Park featuring pool, playgrounds, and amphitheater. The city operates utility billing for water, sewer, and garbage services through third-party payment portals, with garbage collection contracted to Waste Management. Recreation programming includes Musicfest, Zumba classes, and pool memberships at DuBois Memorial City Park.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DuBois Police Department Full-service law enforcement agency providing 24/7 coverage to residents of the City of DuBois. Includes programs such as MedReturn Drug Collection, Officer Phil Program, Project ChildSafe, Child ID Kits, and Operation Safe Stop.
• DuBois Volunteer Fire Department Five-station volunteer fire department providing fire suppression, emergency response, and first responder services. Includes Volunteer Hose Company #1, Friendship Hose Company #2, J.E. DuBois Hose Company #3, Fourth Ward Hose Company #4, and Goodwill Hose Company #5.
• Water and Sewer Utility Services Public water supply sourced from Anderson Creek Reservoir and four groundwater wells, distributed through 55+ miles of water lines and 525+ fire hydrants. Wastewater collection through 253,000 linear feet of sewers and treatment at the 4.4 MGD facility, serving City of DuBois, Falls Creek Borough, portions of Sandy Township, and Washington Township.
• Water/Sewer/Garbage Billing Monthly utility billing for water, sewer, and garbage services. Garbage collection is contracted to Waste Management Inc. but billed by the city. Payments accepted online, by mail, or in person at Treasury with automatic withdrawal option.
• Property Tax Collection Collection of City real estate taxes, County taxes, School real estate taxes, and Per Capita taxes. County and City taxes collected in spring; School real estate and Per Capita taxes collected in fall. Payments accepted via GovPayNow, drive-thru, or in person.
• Waste Management Services Curbside recycling pickup weekly, annual leaf pickup, and Dumpster Day events at the City Garage. Service provided under contract with Waste Management Inc. (1-800-338-8971) and billed by the city.
• Code Enforcement Services Handles permitting, enforcement, zoning, and inspections for the city. Uses PennSafe for building permit applications and provides online access to Code of Ordinances and city zoning maps.
• DuBois Memorial City Park Multi-purpose recreation facility at 9 Parkway Drive featuring three playgrounds, basketball courts, softball/baseball fields, concession stands, tennis courts, skate park, heated swimming pool, two pavilions, and the Edward V. Cherry Amphitheater. Also includes Spider Lake Recreation Park with additional pavilions, playgrounds, volleyball courts, and baseball facilities.
• Showers Field Complex Premier baseball facility that hosts the Small College World Series, Little League Championships, and Penn State DuBois and DuBois Area School District games. Renovated in 2012 with field house, press box, bleachers, turf, concession stand, lighting, scoreboard, and parking lot.
• Heindl Field (Denny & Rose Heindl Memorial Field) Multi-functional accessible softball field designed for children in wheelchairs and those needing assistance. Built through private donations and grants as Challenger Field. Accommodates Challenger League, Little League, Penn State DuBois, and local schools.
• Stern Family Field Softball field established in 2019 with 100% turfed surface, grandstand seating, video board, scoreboard, and VIP Box. Located adjacent to Heindl Field near City Pool.
• City Pool Memberships and Rentals Heated swimming pool offering pre-season and in-season family, adult, youth, and senior memberships, daily and weekly passes, and 2-hour private party rentals after 7PM.
• City Parking Facilities Multiple parking lots including Pershing (hourly metered), Elks (metered and permit), Library (front and back, hourly metered), West Scribner Ave (free), and City Hall (free after 4PM). Monthly ($30) and annual ($270) permits available for Elks Lot.
• Memorial Bench Program Memorial bench purchases at $3,500 each for placement in DuBois Avenue Park, Beaver Meadow Walkway, or DuBois Memorial Park in memory or honor of loved ones.
• Parking Permits and Violations Monthly ($30) and annual ($270) parking permits at Elks Lot (20 W. Washington Avenue) and tiered parking violation penalties ($5-$15) on metered lots.
• DuBois TV - Channel 19 Local television channel (Comcast Channel 19) broadcasting community obituaries and events. Non-profits can submit content for airing on the channel and park billboard (maximum 5 lines, 12 characters per line).
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Administration Federal Community Development Block Grant funds administered through DCED for housing rehabilitation, public services, community facilities, infrastructure improvement, and development planning in the City of DuBois.

Quantifiable outcome

• Police Department responds to over 11,000 calls for service per year, busiest in Tri-County Area
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, moderate and minor.

• Waste Management Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWaste Management Inc. is the contracted garbage collection and recycling provider for City of DuBois residents. The city bills for garbage services but WM handles collection. Residents can contact WM at 1-800-338-8971 for service issues.
• Penn Highlands HealthcaremajorOthersState-of-the-art medical facility located in DuBois, serving as the regional healthcare provider for the city and surrounding area.
• Penn State University - DuBois CampusmajorOthersLocal campus of Penn State University located in DuBois, providing higher education opportunities and community partnership programs.
• Greater DuBois Chamber of CommercemoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal chamber of commerce promoting business development and community economic growth in the DuBois region.
• Downtown DuBois, Inc.moderateGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization managing the Hometown Heroes Banner Program and promoting downtown DuBois business district. Located at 12 W. Long Avenue, phone (814) 952-3433.
• DuBois Area Historical SocietyminorOthersLocal historical society preserving and sharing DuBois area history. The city directs visitors to learn more about city history through this organization.
• DuBois Area School DistrictmajorOthersLocal school district serving DuBois area students. City collaborates with district on sports fields, recreation programs, and community events.
• YMCAmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA staff supervise the Spider Lake Park Playground Program (free program for children kindergarten through age 12), held 10AM-noon weekdays June 8 - August 7, 2026.
• American Cancer SocietyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Relay for Life event hosted at City Park, bringing community together to raise funds and awareness for cancer research.
• DuBois Regional AirportmoderateOthersRegional airport located 8 miles from city center, providing aviation access for the DuBois area.
• Paul G. Reitz TheaterminorOthersLocal theater group providing cultural programming with plays throughout the year. City links to this resource on its external links page.
• Duttry's Tree ServiceminorOthersLocal tree service that donated time and equipment to safely remove storm-damaged trees from city property following severe weather events.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• City of Oil City, Pennsylvania: Third-class city in Venango County, PA of similar size operating its own water/sewer utilities, police, fire, public works, parks, and tax collection. Directly comparable to DuBois as a small PA municipality with a regional utility footprint and recreational facilities.
• City of Connellsville, Pennsylvania: Third-class city in Fayette County, PA providing water/sewer, public works, recreation, and public safety. Directly comparable in governance structure (Council-Manager), municipal service breadth, and small-PA-city operating context.
• City of Shamokin, Pennsylvania: Third-class city in Northumberland County, PA in the same Central PA coal-region economic context. Operates comparable municipal services and serves a population base similar in scale and demographic profile to DuBois.
• City of Meadville, Pennsylvania: Third-class city in Crawford County, PA with comparable municipal functions including water/sewer utilities, public works, code enforcement, recreation, and volunteer-era fire service. Similar population scale and rural-Western-PA demographic profile to DuBois.
• City of Warren, Pennsylvania: Third-class city in Warren County, PA operating municipal water/sewer utilities, streets, police, and recreation in a small Rust-Belt/rural PA setting. Closely matches DuBois in scope of municipal services, population range, and regional utility scale.
• City of Bradford, Pennsylvania: Third-class city in McKean County, PA with similar municipal service portfolio (water/sewer, public works, police, fire, recreation). Comparable small-city PA profile with utility operations and aging-infrastructure dynamics similar to DuBois.
• City of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania: Third-class city in Clinton County, PA operating municipal water/sewer utilities, streets, recreation, and public safety. Comparable to DuBois in municipal function set and small-city scale.
• City of Sunbury, Pennsylvania: Third-class city in Northumberland County, PA providing water/sewer utilities, public works, code enforcement, recreation, and police/fire services. Similar small-PA city profile with regional utility operations.

Regional players

• Falls Creek Borough, Pennsylvania: Adjacent borough whose wastewater is treated by DuBois's 4.4 MGD plant and which falls within DuBois's regional service territory. Comparable in operating profile but is a customer rather than a competitor of DuBois.
• Clearfield Borough, Pennsylvania: Neighboring borough in Clearfield County that sits just west of DuBois along I-80. Comparable as a small Clearfield County municipality providing overlapping water/sewer, public works, and recreation services, though smaller and not consolidated.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@duboispa
• Facebookfacebook.com/duboiscity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/duboispa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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